Questions 1-6 refer to the following promotional piece.
Sick Building Syndrome: Its Cures, and What Systems Surplus Is Doing About It
(A) (1) Called Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), scientists have recently discovered a new problem caused by indoor pollution. (2) Someone who gets headaches and sniffles when they are cooped up inside all day may not have a cold at all. (3) That person may be suffering from SBS. (4) Colds can be treated by bed rest, lots of fluids, and an over-the-counter medicine. (5) Inadequate ventilation is one of the primary causes of SBS. (6) Harmful chemical fumes come from unexpected places such as carpets, curtains, and paneling. (7) Harmful chemical fumes can build up. (8) The very products used to keep these places clean may be making inhabitants sick. (9) Animal dander is a possible cause of indoor pollution, and dust mites can cause indoor pollution, and molds cause indoor pollution too.
(B) (10) We here at the Systems Surplus Company are serious about preventing SBS from affecting workers. (11) We know that the best cure for SBS is proper ventilation of all areas of our buildings – including storage, warehouses, and offices. (12) By allowing adequate amounts of air to circulate from outdoors, we keep our work areas free of harmful fume buildup. (13) In addition, we have hired an outside Consultant to test our worksite periodically to ensure that we have clean, healthy air throughout our buildings. (14) If you have any questions about SBS, please contact Jim Loring, Plant Manager, at extension 4546.
1. Sentence 1: Called Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), scientists have recently discovered a new problem caused by indoor pollution. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of the text? If the original is the best way, choose option (1).
Called Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), scientists have recently discovered a new problem
Called Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) scientists have recently discovered a new problem
Scientists, called Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), have recently discovered a new problem
Scientists have recently discovered a new problem, called Sick Building Syndrome (SBS),
Scientists have recently discovered a new problem.
2. Sentence 2: Someone who gets headaches and sniffles when they are cooped up inside all day may not have a cold at all. What correction should be made to sentence2?
change gets to get
replace when with but
replace they are with he or she is
insert a comma after day
no correction is necessary
3.Sentence 4 : Colds can be treated by bed rest, lots of fluids, and an over-the-counter medicine. Which revision should be made to sentence 4 to improve paragraph A?
move sentence 4 to the beginning of paragraph A
move sentence 4 to follow sentence 1
move sentence 4 to follow sentence 2
remove sentence 4
move sentence 4 to the end of paragraph A
4.Sentence 6 and 7 : Harmful chemical fumes come from unexpected places such as carpets, curtains, and paneling. Harmful chemical fumes can build up. The most effective combination of sentences 6 and 7 would include which group of words?
To come form unexpected places such as carpets, curtains, and paneling, harmful chemical fumes
Coming from unexpected places such as carpets, curtains, and paneling, harmful chemical fumes
Harmful chemical fumes build up, and come from unexpected places such as carpets, curtains, and paneling.
Although they come from unexpected places such as carpets, curtains, and paneling, harmful chemical fumes
Unexpected places such as carpets, curtains, and paneling can com
5.Sentence 9 : Animal dander is a possible cause of indoor pollution, and dust mites can cause indoor pollution, and molds cause indoor pollution too. The most effective revision of sentence 9 would begin with which group of words?
Animal dander is a possible
Animal dander and dust mites
Animal dander and dust mites and pollution
Animal dander, dust mites, and molds
Animal dander can cause indoor
6.Sentence 13 : In addition, we have hired an outside Consultant to test our worksite periodically to ensure that we have clean, healthy air throughout our buildings. What correction should be made to sentence 13?
remove the comma after addition
change have to has
change Consultant to consultant
remove the comma after clean
change buildings to Buildings
Questions 7-13 refer to the following letter. November 7,2001 Ms. Tamara Jones Personnel Manager Payson Department Store 111 Darcelle Circle Scranton, PA 18501 Dear Ms. Jones:
(A) (1) It is with great pleasure that I recommend Michael Alvarez to you for a management position at your department store. (2) Honesty is a quality that Michael has, and responsibility and intelligence are also his qualities that he has as a person. (3) Michael Alvarez has all of these things and more. (4) In this letter I will tell you what I know about him.
(B) (5) Michael has been an assistant manager here at Computer Connect for two years. (6) He learned store systems and policies very quickly, he was always eager to learn more. (7) He is also extremely good with both coworkers and customers. (8) For example, one day me and another manager were having trouble filling shifts on the next week’s schedule.
(C) (9) Michael came along and offered to work the shift of a woman who needed time off to care for her sick father. (10) That’s the kind of person Michael is – one hundred percent of the time.
(D) (11) In summary, I would live it if he would stay and be a manager at our store. (12) However, Michael has told us he needs new challenges. (13) Although he has enjoyed working with computers, he would like greater variety in the kinds of products he works with. (14) I wish Michael the best and I think he would do a terrific job as a manger in your store. (15) In the event of wishing for me to provide further information and so that I may offer you more information about Michael, you may call me at any time for additional information. Sincerely, Yolanda Martin Senior Vice-President, Computer Connect
7. Sentence 2: Honesty is a quality that Michael has, and responsibility and intelligence are also his qualities that he has as a person. If you rewrote sentence 2 beginning with Honesty, responsibility, and the next words should be
qualities such as these are
intelligence are all qualities
being intelligent are all
Michael is intelligent
Being an intelligent person, Michael
8. Sentence 6: He learned store systems and policies very quickly, he was always eager to learn more. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of the text? If the original is the best way, choose option (1).
very quickly, he was
very quick, he was
very quickly, and he was
very quickly, but he was
very quickly, even though he was
9. Sentence 8: For example, one day me and another manager were having trouble filling shifts on the next week’s schedule. What correction should be made to sentence 8?
remove the comma after example
replace me and another manager with another manager and I
replace were with are
change manager to Manager
no correction is necessary
10. Which revision would make paragraph B more effective?
move sentence 9 and 10 to the end of paragraph B
begin a new paragraph with sentence 7
move sentence 5 to the end of paragraph B
move sentence 5 to follow sentence 8
move sentence 6 to follow sentence 8
11. Sentence 13: Although he has enjoyed working with computers, he would like greater variety in the kinds of products he works with. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of the text? If the original is the best way, choose option (1).
Although he has enjoyed working with computers, he
Because he has enjoyed working with computers, he
Although he have enjoyed working with computers, he
Although he will enjoy working with computers, he
Although he has enjoyed working with computers he
12. Sentence 14: I wish Michael the best and I think he would do a terrific job as a manager in your store. What correction should be made to sentence 14?
insert a comma before best
insert a comma before and
replace think with thought
replace he with they
replace your with you’re
13. Sentence 15: In the event of wishing for me to provide further information and so that I may offer you more information about Michael, you may call me at anytime for additional information. The most effective revision of sentence 15 would begin with which group of words?
For further information and so that I can give you more information,
Call Michael for more information,
Information about Michael can be offered
You may call me any time for more information
Wishing to give more information, I
Questions 14-22 refer to the following passage.
Do Men and Women Speak the Same Language?
(A) (1) If you’re a woman have you ever wondered why your boyfriend or husband won’t ask for directions even after he’s been driving around lost for hours? (2) If you’re a man, have you ever wondered why the women in your life want to talk about relationships even when the relationships are going fine? (3) Believing that men and women speak different languages, there’s research that says you mat be right. (4) The reasons and ways these two genders communicate are often strikingly different. (5) Here are some basic principles that seem to define how people learn to communicate. (6) Many young boys think that the main purpose for talking is to give information. (7) These boys grow up believing that the person without information is somehow inferior to the person who has information. (8) Young girls, on the other hand, may grow up believing that the reason to talk is to build emotional closeness. (9) These girls feel that them can deepen a relationship by talking. (10) Therefore, it’s not surprising that when these girls and boys grow up and try to communicate with one another, they often end up confused disappointed, or angry.
(B) (11) For example, as a man circles the same block for the tenth time, his wife should not automatically think that they are trying to be difficult. (12) Instead, she might consider the insecurity her husband is feeling in that moment. (13) Likewise, when a woman asks probing questions about a relationship, a man does not have to feel that she is “looking for trouble.” (14) Instead, she might be seeking additional intimacy and understanding.
14. Sentence 1: If you’re a woman have you ever wondered why your boyfriend of husband won’t ask for directions even after he’s been driving around lost for hours? What correction should be made to sentence 1?
replace If with Although
replace you’re with your
insert a comma after woman
replace have you with has he
replace he’s with his
15. Sentence 3: Believing that men and women speak different languages, there’s research that says you may be right. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of the text? If the original is the best way, choose option(1).
Believing that men and women speak different languages, there’s
Believing that men and women speak different languages, they’re
Believe that men and women speak different languages, there’s
If you believe that men and women speak different languages, there’s
If they believe that men and women speak different languages, there’s
16. Which revision would make paragraph A more effective? Begin a new paragraph
with sentence 3
with sentence 4
with sentence 5
with sentence 7
with sentence 8
17. Sentences 6 and 7: Many young boys think that the main purpose for talking is to give information. These boys grow up believing that the person without information is somehow inferior to the person who has information. The most effective combination of sentences 6 and 7 would include which group of words?
Many young boys tend to grow up thinking an believing that information is
Many young boys tend to think and believe about information
Growing u, many boys who are young and believing
Many young boys, thinking that the main purpose for talking is to give information, grow
These boys, many young and growing up, tend to believe that information
18. Sentence 9: These girls feel that them can deepen a relationship by talking. What correction should be made to sentence 9?
change feel to felt
change feel to feels
change them to they
change them to they’re
change talk to talked
19. Sentence 10: Therefore, it’s not surprising that when these girls and boys grow up and try to communicate with one another, they often end up confused disappointed, or angry. What correction should be made to sentence 10?
change it’s to its
change grow to grew
remove the comma after another
change end to ended
insert a comma after confused
20. Which sentence below would be most effective at the beginning of paragraph B?
Psychologists believe that the key to effective communication between genders is respect for differences.
What should you do if you cannot communicate well?
All kind of problems arise between genders, and these problems are almost impossible to overcome.
The communication issue is only one of the many stumbling blocks of modern relationships.
What strategies have been proven ineffective in handling communication between men and women?
21. Sentence 11: For example, as a man circles the same block of the tenth time, his wife should not automatically think that they are trying to be difficult. What correction should be made to sentence 11?
remove the comma after example
remove the comma after time
change think to thought
replace they are with he is
no correction is necessary
22. Sentence 13: Likewise, when a woman asks probing questions about a relationship, a man does not have to feel that she is “looking for trouble.” What correction should be made to sentence 13?
replace when with although
replace asks with asked
remove the comma after relationship
replace does with did
no correction is necessary
Questions 23-25 refer to the following document.
How to Vote by Absentee Ballot
(A) (1) There are three valid reasons for voting by absentee ballot. (2) One reason is that you will be absent from your city or town on election day. (3) Another is that you have a physical disability that prevents you from voting at your polling place. (4) The last reason is that you cannot vote at the polls due to a Religious belief.
(B) (5) The instructions for applying for an absentee ballot. (6) All applications must be made in writing and filed no later than noon on the day before the election. (7) Applications must be mailed or hand delivered to your town or city election commission. (8) You may use any form of written communication, including letter, postcard, or official application form. (9) If you are not able to write, a person assisting you must sign your name and his or her own name, address, and telephone number.
(C) (10) If you request to vote by mail, a ballot will be sent to any address you specify. (11) When you apply, include your name, address where the ballot should be sent, ward or precinct if you know it, the party ballot you wish to obtain (in a primary election), and you’re signature. (12) To be counted, a mailed ballot must be received by the time the polls close on election day. (13) It’s a good idea to plan ahead with any activity, including both leisure and work-related tasks.
(D) (14) If you would like, and if it is your preference, you may ask and request to vote in a person prior to election day. (15) Contact your city or town hall. (16) To make an appointment with the clerk. (17) You may apply for an absentee ballot and vote over the counter on the same day. (18) Absentee ballots are usually available three weeks before an election, call ahead to make sure.
23. Sentence 4: The last reason is that you cannot vote at the polls due to a Religious belief. What correction should be made to sentence 4?
change is to was
change is to will be
change polls to poll’s
change Religious to religious
no correction is necessary
24. Sentence 5: The instructions for applying for an absentee ballot. The most effective revision of sentence 5 would begin with which group of words?
Here are
Here is
And then
Below,
Once again,
25. Sentence 6: All applications must be made in writing and filed no later than noon on the day before the election. Which revision should be made to sentence 6?
